So we are down to one last sleep before we travel. Everyone has been busily packing and checking they have everything for the trip. We leave from the QEO at 6am after arriving at 5:40am so we can pack our bags and say our goodbyes, or see you laters.

We wish everyone a safe and happy trip to China. Keep checking the blogs to see where we have been each day.

Another predeparture day has come and gone. Today we learned more to make our trip a success such as washing our shirt, bartering and using the train system. Also the Mayor Rod Fyffe came to see us and wish us a great learning journey. See above on the phrases link for pronunciations for certain bartering phrases with Shengjie.

Our 2016 ambassadors to China are getting very excited. They have been fund raising and getting organised for their trip. T-shirt orders are next and our family information night is tonight March 17th at Specimen Hill Primary School.

Our host students and Chinese visiting students had a fun day sharing cultures. Games, cooking and challenges kept everyone having a fun filled day. Thanks to all the organisers and Bendigo Senior Secondary College for hosting. What did you enjoy?

We farewelled our travellers this morning in Bendigo. Hugs and tears and best wishes were plenty as they all boarded the bus. The long journey ahead had started and in approximately 14 hours our TeamChina will have landed in China and left the fog behind.